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I couldn’t put it down until I finished it- literally. I read the whole thing in one night, which is why I now only have 2 hours before having to get up for work. So, I’d love to sit here and write a lengthy review regarding how much I loved this book, and that I think it is DEFINITELY movie material……but my eyes are starting to permanently cross and all the letters on my screen are rebelliously blurring into each other. (Review is coming soon)
and here we go-
After reading the other reviews regarding Summoned, I realize I’ve not a shred of talent when it comes to writing in general. So, this review will be a bit off tempo from the rest, and I will attempt to spare you as much as I can by keeping this short.
I would like to address the would-be readers who are hoping to find ‘romance� in this book. Do yourself a favor, put this book down, and go find yourself a Harlequin Romance novel. If you’re into the fantasy land fairytale world where you enjoy reading about some buff manly man sweeping a Barbie doll wannabe off her proverbial feet � please subscribe to women’s fiction. I think that is what they list those frilly fluff puff books under these days. Seriously, THOSE are the books that should really be listed under ‘fantasy�. (Right along with unicorns, Tinkerbelle, and everything else that doesn’t tend to exist in the really real world�)
Now if you are looking to read a book with a paranormal plot that has a realistic twist on it with a few hilarious situations thrown in here and there for good measure - here you go! I absolutely LOVED this book, and think it would be awesome as a movie. Ironically, my personal library mostly consists of non-fiction. Rarely does a work of fiction earn its place amongst my shelves, but Summoned is definitely there to stay. The author has an amazing flow to her writing, and I love how everything tied into the ending. She didn’t over embellish in descriptive detail either. I believe one commenter referred to this as ‘world building�. Quite frankly, I don’t need an author to break out the pretty colored sharpies and draw me some colorful mental pictures - my imagination doesn’t require excessive prodding and coaching. Over doing it on the descriptive details simply begins to bore me, and I lose interest in the book entirely.
I think the best part about this book is that the author has cleverly created Dimitri, an average guy who was suddenly thrown into the life of crime and assassination, and this assassin isn’t exactly Mr. Stud muffin Jason Statham. There is no warding off hordes of sword wielding ninja with superior martial arts, or killing a rabid pack of wolves off with only a couple of rubber bands and a number 2 pencil that just happened to be laying around. Nope, good ol� Dimitri has to improvise- the way any of us would have to do if we found ourselves in his situation. (Providing we didn’t suffer some kind of sudden psychotic break, or simply get killed within a few hours.) So it has a much more ‘real� feel to it, in a way that is relatable to the reader. I really would love to see more from this author.